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Large curse a little offensive (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

loathsome

'offensive' is the definition.
(I know that offensive can be written as loathsome)

'large curse a little' is the wordplay.
'large' becomes 'L' (eg in clothes sizes).
'curse' becomes 'oath' (synonyms).
'a little' becomes 'some' (both can mean a small amount).
'l'+'oath'+'some'='LOATHSOME'

(Other definitions for loathsome that I've seen before include "15 [ABHORRENT]" , "Repulsive" , "Disgusting, nauseating" , "Horrid" , "Hateful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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